# Retweet-Predicting Websites 'Twouija' Predicts How Many Retweets a Tweet Will Get By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-06-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-many-retweets References: [socialmediatoday](http://socialmediatoday.com/adi-gaskell/1512856/can-you-predict-how-many-times-tweet-will-be-retweeted) & [tweet.tarikmoon](http://tweet.tarikmoon.com/) The 'Twouija' website is capable of predicting how many retweets a tweet will receive. Several years ago, researchers from MIT found several reasons certain tweets go viral. This website demonstrates the theory by verifying its predictions against highly-followed Twitter accounts like Kim Kardashian and Barack Obama. Although these public figures have huge numbers of followers already, this site demonstrates that sharing on social networks is formulaic. Each time, the predicted number of retweets is very accurate. The optimal strategy for getting retweets is a combination of keeping your tweets concise, engaging and helpful. The logo for 'Twouija' resembles an ouija board, because this website makes its predictions with an eerie accuracy. The researchers believe that this is a step in understanding "how broader ideas spread in Twitter and in other social networks.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tweet-prediction Algorithms:** Developing advanced algorithms that can accurately predict the number of retweets a tweet will receive. - **Viral Content Prediction:** Exploring methods to predict and identify content that has the potential to go viral on social media platforms. - **Social Network Influence Analysis:** Studying and analyzing the factors that contribute to the spread and influence of ideas on social networks like Twitter. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Social Media Analytics:** Leveraging data analysis and machine learning techniques to provide actionable insights for social media marketing and engagement strategies. - **Predictive Analytics:** Applying predictive modeling and data mining algorithms to various industries, including social media, in order to make accurate predictions and forecasts. - **Digital Marketing:** Incorporating predictive analytics and viral content prediction strategies into digital marketing campaigns to maximize reach and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Social Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweetlio.md) - [Fake Social Post Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qura.md) - [Social Content Optimizer Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writastic.md) - [AI-Powered OUIJA Board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-ouija-board.md) - [Social Media-Building Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replymore.md) - [AI Social Media Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowball-fatg.md) - [Interactive Fame Countdowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thats-one-second.md) - [AI Launch Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweetlaunch.md) - [Fortune Teller Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic8ball.md)